2022年上海市嘉定区6月线下高考二模英语试题（含答案）

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2021学年嘉定区第二学期高三年级模拟练习
英语试卷
(满分140分 考试时间120分钟)

I. Listening Comprehension
Section A (10分)
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. 8:00. B. 10:00. C. 12:00. D. 14:00.
2. A. A receptionist. B. A cleaner. C. An electrician. D. A cashier.
3. A. It has earned five stars. B. It is decorated with stars.
C. It is not very popular. D. It is recommended in the newspaper.
4. A. The job of selling houses. B. The price of the new house.
C. The house owner’s parents. D. The experience of the house owner.
5. A. Go to the town. B. Tour the campus.
C. Give an interview. D. Visit the school clubs.
6. A. Embarrassed. B. Guilty. C. Satisfied. D. Annoyed.
7. A. He has found a good job. B. The job search is frustrating.
C. His resume is well designed. D. He has ten jobs to choose from.
8. A. It takes too long to wait for the food.
B. It’s good to order food from a restaurant.
C. It’s convenient to order in on a rainy day.
D. It costs much more money to go out to eat.
9. A. He is thinking of buying a second-hand car.
B. He is having a thorough check on the car.
C. He is doubting whether he should buy the car.
D. He is asking someone to look for a bigger car.
10. A. He doesn’t know the quickest way to the airport.
B. He may not be able to arrive at the airport in time.
C. The traffic is too heavy for him to get to the airport.
D. The woman should arrive at the airport 40 minutes earlier.


Section B (15分)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Why note-taking is important. B. How to take notes.
C. Where to leave spaces and lines. D. What tools can be used.
12. A. A. Mapping. B. Writing. C. Listening. D. Circling.
13. A. They are more enjoyable and easier to read.
B. They can help to add some information later.
C. They are important for doing jobs in the future.
D. They are useful in getting every single word said.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Different types of pollution. B. Some effects of pollution.
C. The prevention of noise pollution. D. Noise is a kind of pollution.
15. A. They can’t be heard all the time.
B. They are not familiar to most people.
C. They only exist in the remote countryside.
D. They’ve become a part of our daily life.
16. A. To find out all the sources of noise pollution.
B. To become more sensible of our surroundings.
C. To realize the importance of protecting ourselves from it.
D. To change the way of making noise in our normal life.

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. The books they are reading recently. B. A book club the woman recommends.
C. The meeting the woman will attend. D. A story that the man is interested in.
18. A. Once a month. B. Once a week.
C. Every evening. D. Every two weeks.
19. A. Shares thoughts with others. B. Recommends it to others.
C. Arranges a meeting. D. Writes a story herself.
20. A. The Beautiful Mind B. Paper Towns
C. The Great Gatsby D. The Kite Runner


II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Will Robots Take Your Job in the Future?
In 2013, researchers at Oxford University did a study on the future of work. They concluded that almost one in every two jobs have a high risk of (21) __________ (automate) by machines. Machine learning is the technology that’s responsible for most of this situation. It’s the most powerful branch of artificial intelligence. It allows machines to learn from data and imitate some of the things (22) __________ humans can do.
Machine learning started making its way into industry in the early 1990s. It started with relatively simple tasks. It started with things (23) __________ assessing credit risk from loan applications, sorting the mail by reading handwritten characters from zip codes. Over the past few years, we (24) __________ (make) dramatic breakthroughs. Machine learning is now capable of far, far (25) __________ (complex) tasks. In 2012, Kaggle challenged its community (26) __________ (build) an algorithm (算法) that could grade high-school essays. The winning algorithms were able to match the grades given by human teachers.
Now, (27) __________ (give) the right data, machines are going to outperform humans at tasks like this. A teacher (28) __________ read 10,000 essays over a 40-year career. A machine can read millions of essays within minutes. We have no chance of competing against machines on frequent, high-volume tasks.
But there are things we can do that machines can’t do. (29) __________ machines have made very little progress is in dealing with novel situations. They can’t handle things they haven’t seen many times before. The fundamental limitation of machine learning is that it needs to learn from large volumes of past data. Now, humans don’t. We have the ability to connect seemingly different threads to solve problems we’ve never seen before. Machines cannot compete with us when it comes to dealing with novel situations, and this (30) __________ (put) a fundamental limit on the human tasks that machines will automate.
Section B (10分)
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.


A. pace B. registered C. assess D. baseline E. reverse
F. shifting G. production H. fundamental I. pointing J. invisible
K. acknowledged

Chemical Pollution Has Passed Safe Global Limit
Chemical pollution threatens Earth’s systems by damaging the biological and physical processes that support all life. For example, pesticides (杀虫剂) wipe out many non-target insects, which are (31) __________ to all ecosystems and, therefore, to the supply of clean air, water and food.
“There has been an increase 50 times in the (32) __________ of chemicals since 1950 and this is projected to become three times as much again by 2050,” said Patricia, who was part of the study team. “The (33) __________ that societies are producing and releasing new chemicals into the environment is not in agreement with staying within a safe operating space for humanity.”
Determining whether chemical pollution has crossed a planetary border is complex because there is no pre-human (34) __________, unlike with the climate crisis and the pre-industrial level of CO2 in the atmosphere. There are a huge number of chemical compounds (35) __________ for use—about 350,000—and only a tiny proportion of these have been assessed for safety.
So the research used a combination of measurements to (36) __________ the situation. These included the rate of production of chemicals, which is rising rapidly, and their release into the environment, which is happening much faster than the ability of authorities to track the effects.
The well-known negative effects of some chemicals were also part of the assessment. The scientists (37) __________ that the data was limited in many areas, but said the weight of evidence pointed to a break of the planetary boundary. “There’s evidence that things are (38) __________ in the wrong direction every step of the way,” said Prof Bethanie Carney Almroth, who was part of the team. “For example, the total mass of plastics now is greater than the total mass of all living mammals (哺乳动物). That to me is a pretty clear indication that we’ve crossed a border. We’re in trouble, but there are things we can do to (39) __________ some of this.”
Patricia said that (40) __________ to a circular economy was really important and that meant changing materials and products so they can be reused.”


III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Fear of public speaking is the single most common phobia (恐怖症). Nearly 75% of people admit to (41) __________ this, so you aren’t alone in your fear. It can range from slight (42) __________ to a nearly paralyzing (瘫痪性的) fear and panic. For many people, this fear is so great that they avoid public speaking situations altogether. However, what if you can’t avoid it? What if your job requires you to speak in front of others from time to time? (43) __________, what if you are trying to earn a promotion? You certainly don’t want to be (44) __________ due to an inability to speak in public. Here are a few things you can do to manage and reduce your public speaking anxiety.
Practice Relaxation Techniques
When you are facing an uncomfortable situation, your body automatically experiences increased (45) __________ activity such as a fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and tension in your muscles. You can relax your body and reduce these (46) __________ with a variety of techniques. Deep breathing can help you calm your body. You should practice relaxation techniques prior to any public speaking.
(47) __________ Prepare
The better you know your topic, the less likely you will make a mistake. Oftentimes, the anxiety associated with public speaking comes from fear of (48) __________. That’s why it is so important to spend plenty of time preparing yourself. (49) __________ yourself as much as possible with the topic so you have a thorough understanding of what you are presenting. Then, practice your speech several times so you are comfortable with the entire (50) __________. You should practice in front of people and ask for (51) __________. Not only will this help you become more confident speaking in front of others, but the feedback can help you improve your speaking skills so you become even more confident.
(52) __________ Your Worries and How You Can Conquer Them
When you’re afraid of something, you may overestimate how often bad things will happen. A good exercise is to write down your (53) __________ worries. For example, forgetting your material, losing your place, technical difficulties, a question you can’t answer, a bored audience. Once you have written down each worry, note down a(n) (54) __________ solution for each one. Knowing you have a (55) __________ in place should things go wrong will help you feel more secure about your presentation. 


41. A. causing B. experiencing C. dominating D. spreading
42. A. distress B. forgetfulness C. injury D. nervousness
43. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. Meanwhile
44. A. rebelled B. insulted C. dismissed D. overlooked
45. A. physiological B. beneficial C. incredible D. physical
46. A. risks B. pressures C. symptoms D. accidents
47. A. Specially B. Adequately C. Gradually D. Secretly
48. A. showing off B. running out C. messing up D. slowing down
49. A. Familiarize B. Equip C. Content D. Examine
50. A. preparation B. operation C. occasion D. presentation
51. A. success B. encouragement C. feedback D. trust
52. A. Forget B. Express C. Share D. Identify
53. A. health B. considerable C. specific D. unnecessary
54. A. easy B. probable C. fair D. technical
55. A. plan B. question C. lesson D. topic

Section B (22分)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
an otter
Otters, are cute, this no one can deny. They have big eyes, short and flat noses and claws (爪子) like tiny hands. They look even cuter when they wear hats and throw food balls into their mouths as if they were bar snacks, like Takechiyo, a pet otter in Japan. Documenting Takechiyo’s funny behavior has earned his owner nearly 230,000 followers on Instagram, a photo-sharing app.
Takechiyo’s fame reflects a craze across east and South-East Asia for keeping the cute creatures as pets. Enthusiasts in Japan visit cafés where they pay to hug them; Indonesian owners parade their pets around on leads or go swimming with them, then share their pictures online. But these enjoyable photos mask a trade that is doing a lot of damage. Even before they became fashionable companions for humans, Asia’s wild otters faced plenty of threats. Their habitats are disappearing. They have long been hunted for their coats, or killed by farmers who wish to prevent them consuming fishes. The pet trade, which began picking up in the early 2000s but appeared to speed up a few years ago, has made things worse. The numbers of wild Asian small-clawed otters and smooth-coated otters, two species that are in highest demand, have declined by at least 30% in the three decades to 2019.
The international agreement that governs trade in wildlife, known as CITES, now prohibits cross-border trade in these species. But laws banning ownership are often poorly implemented, as in Thailand, or full of holes, as in Indonesia. And the otter-keeping craze has been dramatically improved by the internet, says Vincent Nijman of Oxford Brookes University. In 2017 TRAFFIC, a British charity that monitors the wildlife trade, spent nearly five months looking at Facebook and other social-media sites in five South-East Asian countries. During that time, it found around1,000 otters advertised for sale online.
In any case, otters do not even make particularly good pets. Every year the Jakarta Animal Aid Network, a charity in Indonesia’s capital, receives some ten otters from people who have struggled to look after them. Faizul Duha, the founder of an Indonesian otter-owners’ group, admits that his two animals emit a “very specific” (read: fishy) smell. They bite humans and chew on furniture. Their scream can be heard blocks away. And their cages need cleaning every two-to-three hours. That is how often they empty their bowels (肠道).

56. The function of the first paragraph is to ___________.
A. present the main idea B. introduce the main topic
C. set readers thinking D. illustrate the writer’s point

57. According to the passage, which of the following mainly drives the otter trade?
A. The demand for pet otters. B. The disappearance of otters’ habitats.
C. The popularity of otter coats. D. The decrease of fishes.

58. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. the laws that prohibit cross-border trade are strict in Asia
B. social media plays a significant role in the online otter trade
C. people usually give up otters because they are endangered
D. otters are suitable pets because they are friendly to humans

59. The purpose of the writing is to ___________.
A. advertise for a photo-sharing app
B. introduce the popularity of pet otters
C. discourage the illegal otter pet trade
D. describe the characteristics of otters
(B)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
EDUCATION OUTREACH COORDINATOR (对外协调员)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Academic Coordinator I
Percent time: 100%
Expected start: April 10, 2022 or later
Position duration: This position is funded for two years (possibility of extension based on performance and/or funding)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a qualified Education Outreach Coordinator for the Biotech education outreach program.
The person in this position will be coordinating teaching events which includes but is not limited to:
• coordinating and setting up schedules between teachers, volunteers, and faculty members
• assisting with organizing events, updating the website, helping with fundraising
• assisting with administration related to the joint Master's program
• arrange meetings with partner institutions
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service. The posting will remain open until filled.
QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field at time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of scheduling and coordinating meetings
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of using Excel
Preferred qualifications
• An MA degree
• A minimum of 2 years’ past work experience in education outreach or working with a nonprofit.
• Event coordination with K-12 schools
• Experience in Google platform
• Experience of posting to social media
• Experience of updating websites
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/2823205
Help contact: mccoy@chem.ucsb.edu



60. Which of the following is true about the job advertised?
A. It’s a full-time job. B. It’s a permanent job.
C. It’s volunteer work. D. It’s academic work.

61. According to the job posting, an education outreach coordinator’s work mainly includes ___________.
A. teaching volunteers and faculty members to set up schedules
B. helping the administrators to set up some education programs
C. organizing teaching events for the education outreach program
D. coordinating the programs between the academic communities

62. Suppose all the following candidates meet the basic qualifications, who is most qualified for the position?
A. A person who has excellent interpersonal skills.
B. A person who once worked in a company for three years.
C. A person who is good at using Excel and likes using social media.
D. A person who has 3 years’ experience of coordinating meetings.

(C)
When structural engineer Peter James arrived at the Bent Pyramid, his task was to secure the structure’s remaining “coat”—its smooth external envelope. But why was it collapsing in the first place?
The foundation seemed completely stable. The current theory—that “the missing coat was removed by local opportunist thieves”—didn’t inspire confidence: That could explain the destruction at the lower levels, but the damage extended far up the pyramid and “in an apparently random manner, with no signs of hollow from temporary scaffolding (脚手架) or of any cutting of the blocks to aid removal,” James writes in a structural engineering trade publication. The damage just did not look like the result of thieves. Rather, as James puts it, it “appears to be caused by a giant whose hand has swept across the face of the pyramid with enormous energy, sucking out the facing and leaving the rough empty sockets (底座).”
So, what was causing the collapse? James presents a new explanation: thermal movement—that is to say the expansion and contraction of the limestone (石灰石) with temperature changes—has ground down the rocks and shifted their positions. During the day, the temperature rises to 40°C across the face of the outer cover, then at night cools to 3⁰C because of the lack of cover and exposure to the winds. This gives an average daily temperature shift of 37°C. The photographs of the Bent Pyramid show how thermal expansion has caused the blocks to move to the edges, where they have separated.
He estimates that the motion can amount to 1¼ inches per 328 feet. As the stones move, dust and sand would fall from the stones and fill in the spaces between them. The spaces into which they could contract at night would shrink, and over time they would be pushed out of position. “Multiply this endless movement by the number of days that the pyramid has been built and you have the reason why all the outer cover has moved to the extremities and then fallen off,” James writes. “It may then have been picked up by opportunists and removed from the site.”
The Bent Pyramid is one of the best preserved and, as a result, it provides a unique opportunity for studying how the collapse is happening. James theorizes that the reason the Bent Pyramid keeps its cover, while the Red Pyramid and the Great Pyramid “have virtually none” is that, ironically, the Bent Pyramid had worse construction to begin with. As the Egyptians became more skilled, and developed more accurate construction techniques, the space between the stones disappeared, and the structures were less able to absorb the expansion and contraction of the limestone. The other, more perfect pyramids may have developed external cracks rather quickly, and, James assumes, may be why eventually the Egyptians moved their burial grounds to the Valley of the Kings. The pyramids’ perfection became their imperfection.

63. According to the passage, what happened to the Bent Pyramid?
A. Its structure was fixed by James. B. Its coat was stolen by local thieves.
C. The foundation was strengthened. D. Parts of its outer covering fell apart.

64. The word “thermal” in paragraph 3 most probably means ___________.
A. lasting for a limited time B. affecting the structure of something
C. relating to or caused by heat D. relating to the weather in an area

65. By “The pyramids’ perfection became their imperfection”, the author means ___________.
A. the more skilled Egyptians neglected the space between the stones
B. the precise construction prevented thermal movement in the pyramids
C. the Egyptians moved their graves because the pyramids were too perfect
D. the Bent Pyramid was preserved with accurate techniques while others were not

66.The passage is mainly about ___________.
A. a new theory about the collapse of a pyramid
B. the Bent Pyramid that is one of the best preserved
C. an engineer who secures the structure of pyramids
D. a comparison between the Bent Pyramid and other pyramids

Section C (8分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

A. So how do you best create conflict?
B. From there, we can break down conflict into seven different examples.
C. By understanding what stands between characters and their goals, what can we do next?
D. An internal conflict tends to be one in which the main character struggles with himself, such as a decision he needs to make or a weakness he has to overcome.
E. When a conflict is resolved and the reader discovers which force or character succeeds, it creates a sense of closure.
F. It is a necessary element of any story, driving the story forward and forcing the reader to stay up all night reading in hopes of some sort of closure.

Conflict in Literature
What makes a book or movie exciting? What makes you want to keep reading to find out what happens or stay until the end of the movie? Conflict. Yes, conflict. (67) __________ Most stories are written to have characters, a setting and a plot, but what sets apart a truly great story from the one that might not finish reading is conflict.
Basically, we can define conflict as a struggle between opposing forces—two characters, a character and nature, or even an internal struggle—conflict provides a level of worry into a story that engages the reader and makes him or her invested in finding out what happens. (68) __________
First, you need to understand the different types of conflict, which can essentially be broken down into two categories: internal and external conflict. (69) __________ An external conflict is one in which the character faces a challenge with an external force, like another character, an act of nature, or even society.
(70) __________ Most stories focus on one particular conflict, but it's also possible that a story can contain more than one.
IV. Summary writing (10分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Cargo Bikes Bring Home the Goods
Since the first lockdown (封锁), increasing numbers of companies have started delivering their products on electric cargo bikes. According to the Brought by Bike, there are nearly 450 independent businesses and tradespeople across the UK delivering goods to customers using electricity and pedal (踏板) power.
The Bike Drop was established in the early days of the pandemic (疫情) to help businesses struggling to reach customers. “There was interest as soon as we opened. Companies wanted to choose the greener option for deliveries while customers loved having their shopping delivered by bike—and we all love having cleaner, quieter, safer streets,” said Harry McKeown, the managing director of the Bike Drop. During the first month of lockdown the grocery sector recorded a 91% increase in home deliveries. McKeown said demand for their delivery services started high and had continued to climb. “We soon had 13 employees delivering items for 36 local businesses,” he said. “We now have a group of electric bikes that have made over 6,500 individual pickups and deliveries for local businesses, cycled over 10,000 kilometers and saved more than 2,300 kilos of CO 2.” E-cargo bikes can move quickly through city streets, meaning they are able to deliver packages 60% faster than their van equivalents. They are cleaner— saving about 90% in carbon emissions—quieter, and cut traffic jams as a bike uses a small part of the road space of a van.
There are also a growing number of electric cargo bikes covering remote areas: Cargodale started delivering in the valleys of West Yorkshire and has experienced a business boom. The Cargodale co-founder Beate Kubitz said: “I live in a rural area and when lockdown happened and home deliveries increased, I saw parades of vans coming down my little lane, destroying the delicate countryside roads and polluting our air. I couldn’t believe there wasn’t an alternative.” Kubitz and some of her mountain-biker friends hired a cargo bike and experimented with local deliveries. “The interest from businesses and customers was immediate and strong,” she said. Cargodale has 15 riders delivering for up to 100 local businesses.
V. Translation (15分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 开车时用手机，会有生命危险。（cost）

73. 听到他安然无恙的消息，我们都如释重负。（relief）

74. 这次展览会引进了更多互动体验，例如：使参观者可以在机器人的引导下到处游览，吸引了很多年轻人。（which）

75. 在经历了一系列的事件后，他开始意识到：面对紧急情况时，人们只有保持镇静、同心协力才能更快找到应对之法。（only）

VI. Guided writing (25分)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学高三学生李明，你校英语报正在征集学生对于“网红景点”（Instagram places）的看法，你对此很有兴趣，决定投稿，内容须包括：
1. 你对“网红景点”的态度；
2. 结合你的亲身经历说明理由。
2021学年第二学期高三年级模拟练习英语试卷
参考答案
I. Listening Comprehension (1-10 每题1分，11-20 每题1.5分，共25分)
1-5 CACBD 6-10 DBACB
11-13 BCA 14-16 DDC 17-20 BAAD
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (每题1 分，共10分)
21. being automated 22. that 23. like 24. have made 25. more complex
26. to build 27. given 28. may/might 29. Where 30. puts

Section B (每题1分，共10分)
31. H 32. G 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. C 37. K 38. I 39. E 40.F
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (每题1分，共15分)
41-45 BDADA 46-50 CBCAD 51-55 CDCBA
Section B (每题2分，共22分)
56-59 BABC 60-62 ACD 63-66 DCBA
Section C (每题2分，共8分)
67-70 FADB

IV. Summary writing (共10分)
E-cargo bikes are increasingly used to deliver goods in UK during the pandemic. A company named The Bike Drop has developed quickly because of its growing businesses, which are faster, more eco-friendly and cause less traffic problems. Cargodale, another company offering similar services to remote areas, is also successful and its service does less harm to environment than vans do. (60 words)

V. Translation (第72和73题每题3分，第74题4分，第75题5分, 共15分)
72. Using a mobile phone while driving could cost you your life.
73. Hearing the news that he is safe and sound, we breathed a sigh of relief.
74. The exhibition has introduced more interactive experiences, for example, allowing visitors to tour around under the guidance of robots, which has attracted a lot of young people.
75. After going through a series of incidents, he came to realize that only by keeping calm and having one heart to help each other in an emergency can people find a solution more quickly.

VI. Guided writing (共25分)
（略）

听力文字材料

嘉定区2021学年高三第二次质量调研测试
听力部分现在开始
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W: It’s 10 o’clock now. Let’s send out for something to eat.
M: But the project is due in two hours.
Q: When should the project be finished?

2. M: Hello, I have a reservation for a single with a bath.
W: We're sorry, but the single rooms are all occupied.
Q: What is probably the woman?

3. M: How about this restaurant?
W: The newspaper only gave it two out of five stars.
Q: What can be learned about the restaurant?

4. W: This new house must be very expensive.
M: Not really. The guy who’s selling the house has lost his job and he has to move to his parents’.
Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about?

5. W: You will be interviewed by Mr. Berger on Monday. You should be done early on this day so you can tour our campus and the town at your leisure.
M: That sounds great, but your colorful school clubs are more appealing to me.
Q: What will the man most probably do at his leisure?

6. M: How's your new game machine?
W: Oh, don't get me going. It caused me nothing but trouble since the day I bought it.
Q: How does the woman most probably feel?

7. W: Hey, Martin! How is the job search going?
M: Well, I have sent my resume and applications to over ten places, and I have only gotten one interview.
Q: What does the man imply?

8. M: It’s raining heavily outside. Let’s order in.
W: Sounds good. But we’ll have to wait over half an hour to get our food.
Q: What does the woman mean?

9. W: So you’ve decided to buy that racing car, haven’t you?
M: Well, I’m having second thoughts about that. It’s such a big decision for me.
Q: What does the man mean?
10. W: Please take me to the airport quickly, or I'll miss the plane.
M: I don't know, but I’ll try. With the traffic so heavy it will take at least forty minutes.
Q: What does the man mean?


Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
Today, let’s begin with note-taking techniques. Note-taking is an important skill not only for taking classes, but also for doing your job in the future. I’d like to draw your attention to certain points about taking notes.
First, remember that note-taking should be 75% listening and only 25% writing, so don’t try to write down every single word that the teacher says. Ignore what is unimportant and write in phrases, not complete sentences.
Second, leave spaces and lines between main ideas. You may want to add some information later. I find that some of you are very good at making use of color, mapping webs, and symbols such as arrows, circles and boxes. I highly recommend these tools to all of you, because the use of them makes the outline more easily readable and interesting than the blocks of text. It also makes sure that important words stand out.
(Now listen again, please.)

Questions:
11. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
12. According to the speaker, what activity should we focus on when taking notes?
13. According to the speaker, why are tools like symbols recommended?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
If you pay attention to the news, you most likely are very familiar with the fact that pollution is an issue. Unclean industries since the Industrial Revolution have pumped many different pollutants into our environment. Noise pollution is something that is not often discussed because it is deep-rooted in your normal day-to-day routine. Unless you live in the remote countryside, you are most likely attacked by noise at all hours of the day; these noises are what make up noise pollution.
The sound of your air conditioner, street noise from cars, a plane flying overhead, and even your neighbor mowing their lawn at the crack of dawn are all sources of noise pollution. While these are always present, most people tune them out and live their day normally.
While you may not notice these noises, your ears definitely sense them, and over time noise pollution can have harmful impacts on public health. Understanding how noise pollution may impact you negatively can enable you to understand why it is important to protect yourself from surrounding noise.
(Now listen again, please.)

Questions:
14. What is the passage mainly about?
15. According to the passage, why is noise pollution always neglected by people?
16. According to the passage, what is the purpose of understanding the negative impact of noise pollution?

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hey, John. Can I talk to you for a minute?
M: Sure, what’s up?
W: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a few months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
M: Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?
W: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 7:30 in the evening. Is that too late for you?
M: No, I think that’s okay. What do you talk about in the group?
W: Well, every month we choose a new book. And then during the next meeting, we discuss it.
M: What books have you read?
W: Quite a lot. Recently we have read The Beautiful Mind, Paper Towns and The Great Gatsby. Now we are reading The Kite Runner.
M: The Kite Runner? I’ve heard that’s a good book. What is it about?
W: It’s a story about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s and struggles to find his place in the world because of the results of a series of extremely unpleasant childhood events.
M: That sounds interesting. I’d love to come.
W: Great! The next meeting will be held in two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.
M: OK.
(Now listen again, please.)
Questions:
17. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
18. How often does the book club hold an activity?
19. What does the woman usually do after reading a book?
20. Which of the following books is the man going to read?